Charles Hitchcock Adams (1868–1951) was an amateur American astronomer. 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

He was born in Belmont, California, the son of William and Cassandra Adams and the last of five children. He entered the University of California in 1886 and focused his studies in the field of Chemistry. During his second year, however, his father's business suffered a disastrous loss due to natural events and Charles left the university to help in the recovery. Belmont is a city located in San Mateo County, California. ... State nickname: The Golden State Other U.S. States Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Official languages English Area 410,000 km² (3rd)  - Land 404,298 km²  - Water 20,047 km² (4. ... The University of California (UC) is a public university system within the State of California. ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) Events January 18 _ Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... -1...

He spent the following years helping his family estate, and became an insurance broker. He also performed clerical work, primarily for the Merchants' Exchange Association. By 1917 he was made executive secretary of the association, and held this position until 1940. His family estate was eventually settled successfully. 1917 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

After gaining a three-inch telescope and learning to enjoy the hobby of star-gazing, he joined the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. He became the secretary-treasurer of that organization in 1925, and held the office until he retired in 1950. The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) was founded in San Francisco in 1889. ... Events January-May January 3 - Benito Mussolini announces he is taking dictatorial powers over Italy. ... Events January January 5 - US Senator Estes Kefauver introduces a resolution calling for examination of organized crime in the USA January 6 - The United Kingdom recognizes the Peoples Republic of China. ...

Charles was married to Olive Bray, and his wife gave birth to Ansel Easton Adams, the renowned artist-photographer. His wife Olive died in 1950 after suffering an illness that made her an invalid. Farm workers at Manzanar War Relocation Center with Mt. ... This is a list of notable photographers in the art, documentary and fashion traditions. ... Events January January 5 - US Senator Estes Kefauver introduces a resolution calling for examination of organized crime in the USA January 6 - The United Kingdom recognizes the Peoples Republic of China. ...

The Adams crater on the Moon is co-named in his honor. Adams is a lunar impact crater that is located in the rugged southeastern section of the Moon, near the lunar lib. ... For other moons in the solar system see natural satellite. ...

External links

• This biography was partly based on the obituary at the NASA ADS (http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abstract_service.html).